Big Red for The Arts

Greater Hartford Arts Council president and CEO Cathy Malloy, left, with former HSO president and CEO Carrie Hammond were among those attending the VIP premier wine tasting that opened the evening.

Greater Hartford Arts Council president and CEO Cathy Malloy, left, with former HSO president and CEO Carrie Hammond were among those attending the VIP premier wine tasting that opened the evening. (MaryEllen Fillo / fillo@courant.com)

Greater Hartford Arts Council president and CEO Cathy Malloy, left, with former HSO president and CEO Carrie Hammond were among those attending the VIP premier wine tasting that opened the evening.